Jones played for the Seattle Seahawks last season after spending the previous four years with the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the team in 2008 when Lions coach Jim Schwartz was still with the Titans as defensive coordinator.

Jones also played under defensive line coach Jim Washburn from 2008-10. Washburn was recently hired by the Lions to assist with the defensive line in Detroit.

While Jones has played both defensive end and defensive tackle, he is far more effective working inside. The Lions are short-handed at both positions heading into free agency.

In five seasons, Jones has tallied 122 tackles, 18.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles and batted down 19 passes at the line of scrimmage.